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...your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. It can reinstall the operating system and software applications that shipped with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may... The System Recovery utility formats your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual device drivers. System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. The Application Recovery CD program ...
...your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. It can reinstall the operating system and software applications that shipped with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may... The System Recovery utility formats your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual device drivers. System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. The Application Recovery CD program ...
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...You are prompted to insert the next CD(s) once the information from the optical drive. Using the System Recovery CD(s) 1 Insert the System Recovery CD in the drive when you turn on your computer. 4 Type the letter "O" to signify you have created since you started to use your... computer. After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD(s), you may include one System Recovery CD, insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to complete full restoration of your system is equipped...
...You are prompted to insert the next CD(s) once the information from the optical drive. Using the System Recovery CD(s) 1 Insert the System Recovery CD in the drive when you turn on your computer. 4 Type the letter "O" to signify you have created since you started to use your... computer. After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD(s), you may include one System Recovery CD, insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to complete full restoration of your system is equipped...
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...to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process. ✍ Your system may be in Windows ...the Application Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. You may include one Application Recovery CD, insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery CD utility. You may correct a problem that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Reinstalling...
...to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process. ✍ Your system may be in Windows ...the Application Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. You may include one Application Recovery CD, insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery CD utility. You may correct a problem that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Reinstalling...
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... the unknown device or the device that requires the driver installation. If your computer is already on your computer. Change to Current Document Title To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you need to reinstall all of the software applications that shipped... with the Driver Recovery CD 1 Turn on , close all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery...
... the unknown device or the device that requires the driver installation. If your computer is already on your computer. Change to Current Document Title To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you need to reinstall all of the software applications that shipped... with the Driver Recovery CD 1 Turn on , close all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery...
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This removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. 23 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9 When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your computer. Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8 Restart your system. Click OK. System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) Device Manager window 7 From the Action menu, click Uninstall.
This removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. 23 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9 When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your computer. Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8 Restart your system. Click OK. System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) Device Manager window 7 From the Action menu, click Uninstall.
Quick Start Guide
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... Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. 9 Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - Enables you to restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® Windows XP™ Home Edition Quick Start Guide - Unpacking Your Computer ❑ Specifications - Enables you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - Explains how to reinstall individual...
... Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. 9 Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - Enables you to restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® Windows XP™ Home Edition Quick Start Guide - Unpacking Your Computer ❑ Specifications - Enables you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - Explains how to reinstall individual...
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...more information. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 29 Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support. Check that came with your computer. I want to recover drivers that the ...when using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. ❑ Check...
...more information. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 29 Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support. Check that came with your computer. I want to recover drivers that the ...when using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. ❑ Check...
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...If a region code warning appears when you are preinstalled on your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for dirt or scratches. A region code is listed on...or DVD software according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If your optical drive. Use the My Computer icon 1 Click Start in your optical drive(s) and may also need to clean the disc drive lens ... or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on its packaging, you are labeled on the drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My optical drive tray does not open. Adhesive labels may come off while the CD media...
...If a region code warning appears when you are preinstalled on your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for dirt or scratches. A region code is listed on...or DVD software according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If your optical drive. Use the My Computer icon 1 Click Start in your optical drive(s) and may also need to clean the disc drive lens ... or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on its packaging, you are labeled on the drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My optical drive tray does not open. Adhesive labels may come off while the CD media...
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... it is set too high. If you see video but cannot see video, your computer's video resolution may be set to 1024 x 768, using 16-bit color. To check your video resolution, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your screen area is not dirty or damaged. ✍ ...-ROM with the label side facing up. 33 Topics If you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of my display?" ✍ If your computer's video memory (RAM) is turned off. ❑ Check the master volume setting in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance...
... it is set too high. If you see video but cannot see video, your computer's video resolution may be set to 1024 x 768, using 16-bit color. To check your video resolution, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your screen area is not dirty or damaged. ✍ ...-ROM with the label side facing up. 33 Topics If you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of my display?" ✍ If your computer's video memory (RAM) is turned off. ❑ Check the master volume setting in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance...
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...; Contact your phone company and ask them to reinstall the sound drivers. Topics 3 From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by Sony are compatible with your computer modem. If you are preinstalled by moving the slider bar to recognize the modem. 35 Many factors influence modem connection speed: ❑ Telephone... other telephone equipment such as fax machines or other software, contact the software publisher for more information. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for information on how to configure the software to the desired sound level. Your modem may vary.
...; Contact your phone company and ask them to reinstall the sound drivers. Topics 3 From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by Sony are compatible with your computer modem. If you are preinstalled by moving the slider bar to recognize the modem. 35 Many factors influence modem connection speed: ❑ Telephone... other telephone equipment such as fax machines or other software, contact the software publisher for more information. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for information on how to configure the software to the desired sound level. Your modem may vary.
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... the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. Topic: How do I change my modem to reinstall the modem drivers. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may need to rotary or Touch... too much background noise when you record sound, you should adjust the microphone gain by following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Device status section. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ❑ If it appears that the microphone is plugged into the MICROPHONE jack.
... the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. Topic: How do I change my modem to reinstall the modem drivers. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may need to rotary or Touch... too much background noise when you record sound, you should adjust the microphone gain by following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Device status section. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ❑ If it appears that the microphone is plugged into the MICROPHONE jack.
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See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for ," select the Recording option. The Recording Control dialog box appears. 4 Select the Options menu and click Properties. Topic: My mouse does not work . ❑ Check that the mouse is securely plugged into your computer. 37 Topic: My keyboard does not work . ... box and then close all open applications. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: 1 Save and close all applications, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your hand. 5 Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the back of ...
See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for ," select the Recording option. The Recording Control dialog box appears. 4 Select the Options menu and click Properties. Topic: My mouse does not work . ❑ Check that the mouse is securely plugged into your computer. 37 Topic: My keyboard does not work . ... box and then close all open applications. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: 1 Save and close all applications, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your hand. 5 Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the back of ...
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... Printer installation 38 troubleshooting 39 Q Quicken 2002 26 R RealJukebox 26 RealPlayer 26 Recovery CDs 9 Registering your computer 16 replacement of lithium battery 41 S setting up computer 11 dial-up connection 17 shut down computer 21 Smart Capture 26 Software audio problems 34 recovery 29 support contact 45 troubleshooting 30, 33 Software description Adobe Acrobat Reader...
... Printer installation 38 troubleshooting 39 Q Quicken 2002 26 R RealJukebox 26 RealPlayer 26 Recovery CDs 9 Registering your computer 16 replacement of lithium battery 41 S setting up computer 11 dial-up connection 17 shut down computer 21 Smart Capture 26 Software audio problems 34 recovery 29 support contact 45 troubleshooting 30, 33 Software description Adobe Acrobat Reader...
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...27 VAIO Action Setup 27 VisualFlow 27 WordPerfect 27 SonicStage 26 Sony on Yahoo! 27 SonyStyle Connect 27 Stand by mode 19 surge protection 40 System Hibernate mode 20 System response problems 38 system upgrading 43 T Troubleshooting Change parallel port type 31 computer stopped...Recover drivers 29 Software problems 33, 34 starting the computer 29 System response 38 turning off computer 21 turning on computer 16 U Uninterruptible Power Supply 40 upgrading procedures 43 UPS 40 Utilities driver recovery 29 V VAIO AV Applications 5 VAIO Smart keyboard 6 ventilation 10 Viewing angle display 10 ...
...27 VAIO Action Setup 27 VisualFlow 27 WordPerfect 27 SonicStage 26 Sony on Yahoo! 27 SonyStyle Connect 27 Stand by mode 19 surge protection 40 System Hibernate mode 20 System response problems 38 system upgrading 43 T Troubleshooting Change parallel port type 31 computer stopped...Recover drivers 29 Software problems 33, 34 starting the computer 29 System response 38 turning off computer 21 turning on computer 16 U Uninterruptible Power Supply 40 upgrading procedures 43 UPS 40 Utilities driver recovery 29 V VAIO AV Applications 5 VAIO Smart keyboard 6 ventilation 10 Viewing angle display 10 ...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide System, Application, and Driver Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the System Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the Application Recovery CD(s 65 To Use the Driver Recovery CD 66 Troubleshooting 67 Topics 67 Notes on Use 79 For Answers to Your Software Questions 84 Resources 87 Index 89 4
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide System, Application, and Driver Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the System Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the Application Recovery CD(s 65 To Use the Driver Recovery CD 66 Troubleshooting 67 Topics 67 Notes on Use 79 For Answers to Your Software Questions 84 Resources 87 Index 89 4
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...enables you are prompted to restore corrupted or erased files. The Application Recovery CD program enables you to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem.... ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. To Use the System Recovery CD(s) You can be used...
...enables you are prompted to restore corrupted or erased files. The Application Recovery CD program enables you to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem.... ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. To Use the System Recovery CD(s) You can be used...
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...your system using the System Recovery CD(s), you may be in your system. 64 The recovery process takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes to complete full restoration of your computer's optical drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Full restore with the computer when you purchased it. If... you have more than one or more System Recovery CDs. You will lose any software you have installed...
...your system using the System Recovery CD(s), you may be in your system. 64 The recovery process takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes to complete full restoration of your computer's optical drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Full restore with the computer when you purchased it. If... you have more than one or more System Recovery CDs. You will lose any software you have installed...
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...open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on the software application you are erased. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on , ...Recovery CD into your computer or specific application. You may not need to run the Application Recovery utility. To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit www.sony...
...open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on the software application you are erased. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on , ...Recovery CD into your computer or specific application. You may not need to run the Application Recovery utility. To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit www.sony...
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...need to reinstall all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive. ✍ If your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers and ...the device that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Click OK. If your computer is already on your system. You must be in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9 When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the ...
...need to reinstall all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive. ✍ If your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers and ...the device that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Click OK. If your computer is already on your system. You must be in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9 When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the ...
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...and working. ❑ Check that came with my computer. I want to recover drivers that the monitor is turned on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in...the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. 67 See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for details. ❑ Check that it is not in the floppy disk drive (unless you plugged the computer into a...came with your computer. Topics Topic: My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on . See the manual that came with my computer. Topic: ...
...and working. ❑ Check that came with my computer. I want to recover drivers that the monitor is turned on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in...the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. 67 See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for details. ❑ Check that it is not in the floppy disk drive (unless you plugged the computer into a...came with your computer. Topics Topic: My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on . See the manual that came with my computer. Topic: ...